Multicomponent telerehabilitation programme for older veterans with multimorbidity: a programme evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older veterans with multimorbidity experience physical, mental and social factors which may negatively impact health and healthcare access. Physical function, behaviour change skills and loneliness may not be addressed during traditional physical rehabilitation. Thus, a multicomponent telerehabilitation programme could address these unmet needs. This programme evaluation assessed the safety, feasibility and change in patient outcomes for a multicomponent telerehabilitation programme.

Methods

Individuals were eligible if they were a veteran/spouse, age ≥50 years and had ≥3 comorbidities. The telerehabilitation programme included four core components: (1) High-intensity rehabilitation, (2) Coaching interventions, (3) Social support and (4) Technology. Physical the

SUBMITTER: Rauzi MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10937321 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature